National Defense University of Malaysia
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| National Defense University of Malaysia | |
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| 'Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia' | |
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| Motto: | Kewajipan, Maruah, Integriti "Duty, Honour, Integrity" |
| Established: | November 10, 2006 |
| Type: | Public University |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Lieutenant General Datuk Ir. Ismail Samion |
| Location: | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Campus: | Sungei Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur |
| Website: | www.upnm.edu.my |
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional (UPNM) or the National Defense University of Malaysia is a public university located in Sungei Besi Camp, Kuala Lumpur. The university is Malaysia's first catering to the needs and development of modern armed forces. As of year 2007, it has around 1,300 undergraduate students, with over 1,200 of them are Cadet Officers.
With its vision to be a premier institution in area of military training, education and defense research. The university has qualified academic staff and excellent human resource support in order to realize its vision.
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[edit] History
UPNM was originally Akademi Tentera Malaysia (ATMA) or the Malaysian Armed Forces Academy which was established on June 1, 1995. It was an organisation solely responsible in upgrading the knowledge and academic status of the armed forces by offering bachelor degrees in engineering and computer science while not neglecting the basic requirements of military training.
The bachelor degree courses were accredited and awarded by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia in the beginning. Lecturers -- some from within the armed forces, some hired by the academy and the rest deputised by UTM -- were fully committed to changing the face of the Malaysian armed forces.
In November 10, 2006, ATMA's responsibility was recognised and further given a boost when it was upgraded to university status creating the current UPNM. The establishment of the university was announced by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi during the Budget 2007 reading in the Malaysian Parliament. The setting up of the university cost RM 500 million and was fully borne by the Government of Malaysia.
The university's first intake of students was for the 2007/2008 session with new changes by taking the first Intake with Civilliants. Universiti Pertahanan National preparing the military and civilliant leaders from Malaysia to better address national and international security challenges through multi-disciplinary educational programs, research, professional exchanges and outreach.Though the university was young, it has already chalked up over 11 years of experience in education and training since 1995 with over 1000 graduates in the fields of engineering, computer science and management. These graduates have also been successfully been inducted as full officers of the Malaysian Army, Royal Malaysian Navy Royal Malaysian Air Force, Government Sectors and Non Government Sectors.
[edit] Location
UPNM's main campus is currently located at the Sungei Besi Camp in Kuala Lumpur. The campus which was originally completed in 2002 as part of ATMA has the latest education and training facilities as well as huge playing field and recreational area, which is in line with the need of a growing institution.
[edit] Chancellor
The Commandant of ATMA, Lt. General Datuk Ir. Ismail Samion was appointed as the first vice chancellor of UPNM. His appointment created history in the Malaysian higher education scene as the first military personnel appointed to be vice chancellor of a local university.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also Defense Minister, said he was confident that Ismail's appointment was appropriate as he had a world of experience in the armed forces and education. Ismail was Commandant of ATMA for six years prior to the appointment.
[edit] Programme
[edit] Academic Programme
[edit] Defence Engineering Faculty
- Civil engineering
- Electrical & Electronic (power) engineering
- Electrical & Electronic (communication) engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Mechanical - Automotive engineering
- Mechanical - Aeronautic engineering
- Mechanical - Marine technology engineering
[edit] Defense Sciences Faculty
- Computer science
- Maritime technology
[edit] Defense Management Faculty
- Technology management
- Accounting and management
[edit] Military Programme
Besides pursuing an academic programme, undergraduates also undergo armed forces training. The first six weeks is the induction phase training period where the trainees are gradually introduced to the environment of the armed forces. Trainees will also undergo rotational armed forces postings for six weeks annually in the various camps such as the Royal Military Base at Ulu Tiram, Johor for army training, Royal Navy Base at Lumut, Perak for navy training and the Air Force College at Alor Setar, Kedah for air force training.
The trainees will undergo training emphasizing on a healthy mind and body as well as social ethics and regiment studies. They will also undergo basic weapons training as any other normal privates with undergo.
